Facts about the van from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
| Cheapest Van | $12 |
| Fastest Van | 45m |
| Earliest Van | 3:00 凌晨 |
| Latest Van | 3:00 下午 |
| Daily Van Routes | 12 |
| Distance | 38 kilometers |
| Van Companies | Fortwally Travel and Tours, Lexxus Shuttle |
Vans from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
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Puerto Princesa to El Nido Destination Reviews
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Camilo AThe driver stopped on the side of the road and made us wait over two hours to pick up other passengers, even though everyone in the van clearly said we did not agree to wait. A trip that should have taken five hours ended up lasting eight, with no food stops at all (only bathroom stops).
I tried to contact the tour company for help, but no one responded or provided any solution. Very poor organization and unacceptable service.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Jan 16, 2026
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Carlos _Bad service. There's nobody to guide you at the meeting point. The Van did not departure on time. The Van is small and overbooked. The aircon of the van was not working. The Van picked more people up during the trip. We arrived at the final destination one hour and a half later than the estimated time, the driver stopped every hour. Overall, I don't recommend this service, you can take a van in front of the airport without complications.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Jan 16, 2026
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Nordina on time
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Jan 15, 2026
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Gonzalo MI do not recommend traveling in the vans. The positive aspect is that the company was flexible in allowing an earlier departure time and responds quickly via WhatsApp. However: The driver was driving recklessly. He was going very fast (over 100 km/h). He overtook on both the right and left at high speed. He changed lanes in the opposite direction. He passed very close to pedestrians and smaller vehicles. Furthermore, the vehicle is not designed to carry luggage, so several bags had to be carried by the passengers, taking up space. Talking to other people, they told us that: They even oversold seats, forcing two people to share one seat. Others witnessed the driver run over a person riding a motorcycle. After talking with people who traveled in vans from different companies, we concluded that the drivers, in general, are inconsiderate and reckless. If you have the option, avoid the long van journey. Otherwise, be prepared.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Jan 15, 2026
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Jan AI booked a transfer expecting a direct and professional service, but what I got was essentially a community taxi service at my expense.
Why you should avoid this company:
• The "Local" Stops: We didn't drive from A to B. Instead, the driver constantly stopped to pick up locals on the side of the road. We spent half the journey dropping people off at markets and picking up new "passengers" along the way.
• Massive Delays: Because the driver turned our private car into a shuttle for the whole neighborhood, we arrived hours later than scheduled. If you have a flight to catch or a meeting to attend, do not trust them.
• Lack of Professionalism: When we complained about the delays and the extra passengers, the driver just ignored us and kept looking for more people to squeeze into the car.
• Safety Concerns: The car became overcrowded and the driver was clearly more focused on making extra cash from locals than on getting his actual customers to their destination safely.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Jan 14, 2026
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Francis VThe driver was 1 hour and 20 minutes late, when I was calling the number provided they did not answer the phone once to help. The driver proceeded to make between 7-10 stops throughout the journey picking up various random people from the side of the street for extra cash and then dropping them where they asked. This added significant time to the journey and we ended up arriving over two hours late partially due to his cash side jobs. Everytime someone would be dropped off he would look for someone else to pick up so that the van was constantly completely full for no reason other then for them to earn extra money in the side. When I asked if he could take me an extra 2 minutes down the road this was not possible even though the driver has done it for locals all day, he would just swipe his hand and say not without even acknowledging me. By far the worst driving experience I have had throughout travelling the whole of Asia. They have no care about getting there in time and only care about earning extra money through side jobs by picking up locals and ripping them wherever they needed, not at stops even though this was jot possible for others in the coach. When I asked about dropping to my hotel he said they were not allowed due to the hotel, when I turned up at the hotels and asked they said it was completely fine and that they have bus and van services drop residents there all day. A complete lie from the driver, I would not recommend this provider of transport at all.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Jan 14, 2026
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Yassine AProbably the worst transportation experience of my life.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Jan 14, 2026
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Lara DThe ride was not very comfortable as everyone was packed in with lots of cases as well, but the driver was very helpful and he also didn’t waste any time. The best thing was that our flight was late and we thought we had lost the transport because we were almost 45 minutes late at the airport but our tickets were still honoured and we made it to El Nido as planned. Very grateful.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Lakkbay Travel Services (Lakkbay Travel service), Jan 9, 2026
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Jan KThe van didn't show up. Messages and calls to the operator wasn't helpful. Finally we walked from the pick-up spot and found their office. I got a ride in another van. Finally and late to the destination. Fully charged and no excuses.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Jan 9, 2026
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Simon IWhen we booked the trip, the email they sent us with the location of where we should get on the van indicated the airport. We went there and asked the locals where the van was, and it turned out to be outside the airport. The location wasn't accurate. They should look into that and change it because we were the last to arrive and almost missed the trip.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Van, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Jan 8, 2026
Puerto Princesa to El Nido Van Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 03:00 | 08:00 | $8.08 | |
Fortwally Travel and Tours | Minivan | 04:00 | 09:00 | $8.74 | |
Fortwally Travel and Tours | Minivan | 05:30 | 10:30 | $8.74 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 07:00 | 12:00 | $8.08 | |
JCalbert | Shared van | 07:30 | 12:30 | $10.10 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 08:00 | 13:00 | $8.08 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 09:00 | 14:00 | $8.08 | |
JCalbert | Shared van | 09:30 | 14:30 | $10.10 | |
Fortwally Travel and Tours | Minivan | 10:00 | 15:00 | $8.74 | |
JCalbert | Shared van | 10:30 | 15:30 | $10.10 | |
Lexxus Shuttle | Shared van | 11:00 | 16:30 | $8.75 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 13:00 | 18:00 | $8.08 | |
JCalbert | Shared van | 13:30 | 18:30 | $10.10 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 14:00 | 19:00 | $8.08 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 15:00 | 20:00 | $8.08 | |
JCalbert | Shared van | 15:30 | 20:30 | $10.10 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 16:00 | 21:00 | $8.42 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 17:00 | 22:00 | $8.08 | |
JCalbert | Shared van | 17:30 | 22:30 | $10.10 | |
Palajuanders Travel and Tours | Shared van | 18:00 | 23:00 | $8.08 |
How to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido by Van
Van is a convenient option to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. Van tickets are affordable, vans are generally do a faster job than buses, vans offer a good choice of departures.
Depending on the van type, each vehicle can accommodate between 12 and 15 passengers. Yet an evident drawback of travelling by van is limited space for the luggage. In most cases you will need to keep your bags, backpacks or suitcases under your seat or in the aisle. Thus van is not the best choice if you travel with huge luggage. F this is the case, consider buying a separate ticket for your bags or choose bus instead.
On certain routes, vans are your only choice of transportation as no buses, trains or flights are available between those destinations.
It is a popular question whether it is necessary to book van tickets in advance. Though some routes feature a lot of departures, we still highly recommend booking your seat especially if you are going to take one of the last vans of the day; travelling during weekends, public holidays or busy tourist seasons; are in a group of two or more and want to travel on the same van.
Here is the list of companies that run regular vans between Puerto Princesa and El Nido and offer tickets for online booking.
How far is from Puerto Princesa to El Nido?
Vans follow the same routes as buses do. Thus the driving distance between Puerto Princesa and El Nido will be about 38 km. Some vans do not take the shortest route to El Nido and make detours to pick up and drop off passengers en route. If this is the case, it will result in a longer travel time – you can see it when choosing your ticket.
How long does it take to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido by Van?
Most vans need from 45m to 5h hours to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido Note though that travel time depends greatly on traffic conditions. Traffic can be dense around the rush hour at both your departure point and destination. Weather conditions – e.g. heavy rain – often result in longer travel time, too.
Before booking your van tickets, check how long the trip with each operator takes as some vans follow longer routes to El Nido or make detours.
Also, it is important to know that van companies that accept online booking offer scheduled van departures; yet there are also some vans which depart only when full, and in certain cases the waiting period can be long. Thus choosing an operator that runs vans on a set schedule is always a better idea.
How much does it cost to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido by Van?
When using a van, the fare or ticket price for travelling from Puerto Princesa to El Nido is pre-computed. This usually includes toll fees, gas and other overheads. But, it is recommended to read the details and ask for clarifications when this is not clear at the onset.
Pre-computed fares for vans can be expensive but unlike buses and trains; you would not need to buy a ticket for each passenger. For a big group of 12 or more people, this translates to huge savings compared to getting multiple taxis.
This makes it a cheap option for travelling when in groups. The van service will also not charge extra for bags and luggage, as long as it fits inside the van.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido timetable
If you are a group, you can consolidate your schedules and use just one van. Check out above Puerto Princesa to El Nido timetable for van services.
Best Rated Companies for this Route
Getting a van service for your group can offer extra space, comfort and convenience not found in other transport options. Unlike taxis or buses which have numerous trips per day, a van service is usually scheduled. But some van services do follow a scheduled departure time. Please check our listings for such services.
Having your entire group together for a long trip can add to the enjoyment. This can allow your group to discuss and even sing to your heart's content without fear of bothering others.
Just like taxis, the advantage of travelling by van is that you can ask the driver to stop by stores, supermarkets and other establishments. You can stop anywhere at any time since you are basically renting the van and not just paying for taxi fare. You can use this opportunity to take epic groupie pics at local landmarks and tourist spots.
Vans are especially useful when travelling with large and sensitive equipment like photography setups and large computers. Trunks and compartments might not be a safe holding area for fragile packages. Placing them inside the roomy and well-padded interior of van will make it more secure and safe.
Transportation from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
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Buses$ 10.61
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Flights$ 226.27
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Taxis$ 117.01
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Vans$ 11.20
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available